Missed the deadline? Here’s how to get your cell phone service back
If your phone number ends in "0" and you didn't register your cell by August 15, you may have had your service cut off. But no worries. It's easy to recover it. Read on. The post Missed the deadline? Here’s how to get your cell phone service back appeared first on Mexico News Daily
On Aug. 15, Mexico's deadline for mandatory cell phone registration passed, and around 2.6 million phone lines were suspended, causing confusion for users with "0" ending numbers. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) reported that 9.7 million users successfully registered before the deadline. Of the 2.3 million suspended users, 2.6 million are anticipated to regain service in the days to come.
Additional 2.5 million lines will be decommissioned. Many users faced misinformation online, but their service can still be restored, as their numbers weren't canceled. To reactivate, users must register through their phone company or in person at a service center, providing a CURP and a valid ID. Mexican citizens and foreigners must follow similar registration procedures.
Suspended lines can still be used for emergency calls, citizen services, earthquake alerts, and completing registration. The government's aim was to eliminate untraceable SIM cards, curb criminal extortion, and improve service traceability. As of Aug. 20, the CRT stated that 73.2 million lines, or 60.5% of total lines, were registered, with plans to purge around 25 million.
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